Tsunamis, by Megan Kopp

Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Large waves caused by the sudden movement of the ocean floor are called tsunamis. These waves can travel across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles per hour. Tsunamis cannot be predicted or prevented

Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world. Large waves caused by the sudden movement of the ocean floor are called tsunamis. These waves can travel across the ocean at speeds up to 500 miles per hour. Tsunamis cannot be predicted or prevented

AV2 book code -- Tsunamis are one of the deadliest natural disasters in the world -- Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes -- Tsunamis cannot be prevented -- Tsunamis happen around the world more often than you think -- All-time records -- Tsunamis in the United States -- Japan experiences the most tsunamis of any country in the world -- The DART tsunami warning system helps provide early warning -- Little known facts -- A tsunami is mostly deadly when the largest waves reach the shore -- Tsunamis damage large structures -- Myths -- Tsunami timeline -- Test your knowledge -- Create a disaster kit